6. OF THE FREENESS OF SALVATION We believe that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the gospel (1); that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent, and obedient faith (2); and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his…
5. OF JUSTIFICATION We believe that the great gospel blessing which Christ (1) secures to such as believe in Him is Justification (2); that Justification includes the pardon of sin (3), and the promise of eternal life on principles of righteousness (4); that it is bestowed, not in consideration of any works of righteousness which…
4. OF THE WAY OF SALVATION We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace (1); through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God (2); who by the appointment of the Father, freely took upon him our nature, yet without sin (3); honored the divine law by his personal obedience (4), and…
3. OF THE FALL OF MAN We believe that man was created in holiness, under the law of his Maker (1); but by voluntary transgression fell from that holy and happy state (2); in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners (3); not by constraint, but choice (4); being by nature utterly void of…
2. OF THE TRUE GOD We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God, an infinite, intelligent Spirit, whose name is JEHOVAH, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth (1); inexpressibly glorious in holiness(2), and worthy of all possible honor, confidence, and love (3); that in the unity of…
The New Hampshire Declaration of Faith As revised and enlarged by J. Newton Brown. Presented in 1833 1. OF THE SCRIPTURES We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction (1): that it has God for its author, salvation for its end (2), and…